So recently my 660 died on me and don't want to spend that much on a new card again. I have the x51 with 8gbs 1330mhz ram with i5 2320, and was thinking of buying the http://pcpartpicker.com/p/q3mkf7, i switched back to my old gt 545 that came in the pc, would this card go well with the current system i have, I know it'll fit.
Have you tried re-flowing the 660?
Yep, it's dead.
Well based on this chart http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html
I'd buy a http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr7265wf2oc2gd
Depending on the games you play the 260x will give you a very large performance boost over the gt 545. I would recommend looking on craigslist for a graphics card because there is usually a good deal to be had.
Also if you can i would recommend the 270x for its better price/performance
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R7-260X-vs-GeForce-GT-545
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R9-270X-vs-Radeon-R7-260X
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202050&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Thanks a ton guys, this gt 545 runs BF4 on low at about 35-40 fps at 1080 it's pretty bad haha, but I'll take your advice carter and go with a 270x instead, thanks!
Did you think about returning the card under warranty?
What power supply do you have btw?
Got the video card awhile back it's not under warranty, and i have the 330w dell power supply which is the big brick for the x51 and is enough for it, power had nothing to do with it dying just a faulty card.